63 Water Pump

[Joe L.]

Re: 3859326 W/Pump

Michael-----

Yes, I still believe that it's very unlikely, if not for sure, that the 3859326 casting was not used prior to the 1965 model year. I think that the preponderance of the evidence suggests that. The Saginaw records really throw a curve, though. I recall that the form had a whole bunch of engine part casting numbers on it for the 1963 model year engines. All were 1963 or earlier numbers with the exception of the 3859326.

[Joe L.]

Re: Add on...

Collin-----

The JG is a living document. There are undoubtedly errors in ALL of them. There is certainly much information which is not contained in them. The "final, 100% accurate and 100% complete" edition of the JG's won't be published for a LONG time. Consider it this way, though: most of the fun is in the journey and not the destination.

[Ray C.]

Re: Add on...

Hi! Joe

I first would like to thank you for all your help in my restoration projects. The information that you provide is very helpful in the restoration of any Corvette and I know for a fact that information that you have provided has save me time, money and correct applications on my projects.

I am address your answer to the Collin's question, but I am addressing it to all members. I raise this question to bridge the gap in the judging process between printings of the JG's. I would also like to thank all individuals that have worked on the 63 JG. When I purchased my 63 project there was a copy of what I believe to be an original JG (Spring 1988). The difference in information provided in this document and the current document is amazing and one of the reasons I raise this issue.

I have restored or currently restoring a 61, 65 and a 63 SWC. I have found what I believe to be discrepancies in the JG's and many of the forum members and local chapter members have helped me though the restoration process.

My question is this; with the current technology that is available why does the NCRS not have sever space available to discuss, clarify and correct any inaccuracies areas of concern in any of the JG's. The amount of knowledge on this site is mind boggling and needs to find it way into the JG writing process when confirmed. Electronic additions to the JG that would be available to members would help any restorer that is currently restoring a Corvette that may be judged to a different standard when future JG's are printed.

A member could check the electronic JG's additions or deletions and make the decision on how they would like to proceed with their project.

again I would like to thank any and all members that have been involved with writing the JG's. With out your efforts the NCRS would not be a restoration organization.

Ray Carney
#36314

[Verle R.]

Re: Add on...

Collin,

The judging manuals are researched, written, edited and used by NCRS members who do it part time, not as a business. As new things are learned, the manuals are revised. At any given time they are (errors noted) the best approximation of the collective knowledge. As soon as a new manual comes out, with all the corrections made from the old, new information comes out so the new manual has "errors".

That is why you will often hear on this board, "don't change something on your car that you are pretty sure is correct just to make it match the manual."

The present manual is the best we know at the time and you will not find better overall any place else.

Verle

[Philip C.]

Re: Add on.This is not one of them

Collin 326 was used, Phil 8063